windshield wipers TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2017 2.G User Guide

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3555-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers, etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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3655-5. Using the driving support systems
5
Driving
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be \
neces- sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( →P. 491, 501)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
• To replace the wiper insert: →P. 624
• If the wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-
ers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the area of the windshield
in front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

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5116-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
→P. 281
■ When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
■ While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, wind-
shield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt battery
becomes low.
● The headlights, windshield wiper, combination meter, etc. will not operate
while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 264
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 627
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features →P. 732)
■ Smartphone-linked op eration (vehicles with 11.6-inch display)
After applying to Entune, it is possible to use the smartphone application to
operate the Remote Air Conditioning System.
For details about Entune, refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/.

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7-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
● When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
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5597-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO” the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield
without streaking or skipping.
Charging equipment
ItemsCheck points
Charging cable• Check the conditions of the charging cableand charging connector. ( →P. 112)
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Wiper blade and wiper rubber handling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper rubber.
If you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper rubber
yourself, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Wiper blade cap
The cap cannot be removed, as it is integrated with the front wiper blade.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
● Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wipers.
● After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc.,
between the windshield and wiper arm to prevent damage to the wind-
shield.
● Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper rubber.

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9-2. Customization
■Automatic light control system*1 (→ P. 338)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* ( → P. 352)
*: If equipped
■
Intuitive parking assist* ( → P. 420)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Daytime running lights*2OnOff–OO
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing operation
Intermittent operation
linked to vehi- cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
123

777Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)... 442
S-FLOW mode .................. 489, 500
Safety Connect ........................ 548
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 564
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 656
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 747
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 654
Seat heaters ............................. 513
Seating capacity ...................... 321
Seats ................................. 287, 289 Adjustment ............................ 287
Adjustment precautions ........ 288
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 561
Front seats ............................ 287
Head restraint ....................... 291
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 289
Seat heaters ......................... 513 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 341
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 411
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Door handle .......................... 267
Humidity sensor ............ 494, 505
Inside rear view mirror .......... 297
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 431
Intuitive parking assist .......... 420
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 381
Radar sensor ........................ 363
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 354
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 471
Service plug ............................... 90
Service reminder indicators ............................... 188
Shift lever ................................. 330
Shift lever light ........................ 515
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 267
Side marker lights ................... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Side mirrors ............................. 298 Adjustment............................ 298
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 408
Folding .................................. 298
Heaters ......................... 491, 502
Side windows........................... 300 Water-repellent coating ........ 557
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 442
S
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Smart key system .................... 278Antenna location ................... 278
Entry functions ...................... 267
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
Smart lid & connector
locking system ...................... 113
Snow tires ................................ 482
“SOS” button ........................... 548
Spark plug ................................ 714
Specifications .......................... 708
Speedometer ............................ 196
SRS airbags ............................... 36
Steering wheel ......................... 294 Adjustment ............................ 294
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 514
Meter control switches .......... 181
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 181
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Storage feature ........................ 518
Storage precautions ................ 518
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 705
Sun visors ................................ 530
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 343
Cruise control switch............. 391
Door lock switches ................ 269
Driving mode select switch ... 406
Emergency flashers switch ... 644
Engine switch........................ 324
EV auto mode switch .............. 82
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 82
Fog light switch ..................... 348 Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 358
Garage door opener switches ............................. 541
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 514
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch ................................. 240
Ignition switch ....................... 324
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 384
Light switch ........................... 338
Meter control switches .......... 181
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 298
Power door lock switches ..... 269
Power switch ........................ 324
Power window switch ........... 300
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 491, 502
S-APGS switch ..................... 445
Seat heater switches ............ 514
“SOS” button......................... 548
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 181
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 398
VSC OFF switch ................... 477
Window lock switch .............. 300
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 350
Wireless charger power supply switch ...................... 532